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Things to do in Vibo Valentia Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Vibo Valentia Italy. If you’are planning to visit Vibo Valentia for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Vibo Valentia and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Vibo Valentia and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

A few kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea we find the city of Vibo Valentia

Vibo Valentia, Norman Swabian Castle
Vibo Valentia, Norman Swabian Castle

A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria, exit S.Onofrio-Vibo Valentia. Vibo Valentia, the most populous town on the famous Costa degli Gods, is a small town in the south of Calabria, a few km from the Tyrrhenian Sea. A place for its tourist and seaside attractions, it is a favorite destination even in winter for the peace and tranquility that reign there. To reach it by car you need to take the Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway. But it is also possible to get there by train, with Eurostar and Intercity traveling on the Lamezia-Reggio Calabria line.

The city is also close to Lamezia Terme airport: direct flights are to and from Rome and Milan.

Among the many monuments, there is certainly, in the first place, the Duomo created by Giuseppe Niglia with accentuated Baroque style, recognizable from bronze doors. The Swabian Norman Castle, which you can visit through the picturesque medieval district. In the mighty structure you can admire some stone houses and the ancient palaces of the aristocracy. Do not miss the visit to the characteristic State Archaeological Museum, which preserves the findings of different historical eras, starting from the Neolithic period until reaching the Hellenistic and Roman ages .

For archaeology enthusiasts, Vibo Valentia offers real jewels, such as the ruins of Hipponion, famous for the walls and towers of the ancient city. In the historic center, the space in front of the Cathedral of San Leoluca, Corso Umberto I, was dedicated to the illustrious citizen Luigi Razza, who was Minister of Public Works during fascism. The monument consists of the statue of the character, behind a long column, and under a base with relief sculptures. Another historical monument is the one named after Michele Morelli, in the square dedicated to Edmondo Buccarelli. Morelli was a patriot, was born in Vibo Valentia and died, by hanging in 1822.

In addition to culture and history, this city offers a long culinary tradition, typical of the Calabria region, with strong and decisive flavors. There are numerous taverns and taverns, but also the luxury restaurants. The typical food, based on fish and meat, is embellished with aromas and spices, among which there are never lacking the typical calabrian chili pepper and the delicious oil of this land.

Also great desserts. Preserved foods, such as salted anchovies and pork sausages are also very good. Cheeses and vegetables are also characteristic.

written by Zita Ocran - Last update: 29/08/2022
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